How Trump and his allies seek to interfere the US midterm elections
Summary
The article describes efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration and allies to influence the 2026 U.S. midterm election process, including seeking voter-roll data and pursuing legal action over ballot handling and result certification. Election experts say the federal government lacks authority to run elections, but warn that attempts to intervene could cause confusion or delays even if courts block them.Key Facts
- The administration began seeking detailed voter-roll information from nearly every state last year.
- The federal government has sought to sequester ballots in California, according to the article.
- The administration sued in Alaska to block certification if Republican Senate candidate Dan S. Sullivan loses.
- Alaska’s Senate race between Dan S. Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola could affect control of the Senate.
- A second candidate, Dan J. Sullivan, is also on the Alaska ballot; the state supreme court allowed him to remain on it.
- Some Trump allies have urged him to use emergency powers to influence elections, including by seizing voting equipment or sending troops to polling places.
- Trump has not ruled out the proposed emergency actions, the article says.
- Election experts cited in the article say states—not the federal government—run elections, and the president has no authority over voting.
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